Anxiety

Feeling a certain level of anxiety over big stressors or certain life events is totally normal. However, if you find that your fear or worry does not go away and, in fact, gets worse over time, you may be suffering from an anxiety disorder. Mild anxiety is vague and unsettling and often passes quickly, while severe anxiety can seriously affect your day-to-day life. If you are finding your anxiety unmanageable, can’t identify the cause of your anxious feelings or if you are suffering from physical symptoms (such as heart palpations, fatigue, sweaty hands, upset stomach, or insomnia), it may be time to get help. Reach out to one of TherapyDen’s anxiety specialists today. 

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For the past 30 years, my practice has focused on helping children, adolescents, and adults more effectively manage anxiety. I have extensive experience in assessing and treating panic disorder, OCD, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, separation anxiety, and other manifestations of anxiety. While I primarily use cognitive-behavioral therapy (the most supported therapy for anxiety), my work is tailored to each client's needs and strengths.

— Lourdes Valdes, Clinical Psychologist in Katy, TX

Stress and anxiety are often things that my clients complain about. Interestingly, research shows that how we view our stress can influence how it affects us. As we become more confident in our abilities to handle what life throws our way, we can reduce the impact of stressors in our lives. I enjoy working with clients to help them realize their strengths and abilities to overcome stressors and live life with less fears about the future and less overall anxiety.

— Catherine Bitney, Clinical Psychologist in Littleton, CO
 

Anxiety can be draining, especially when we have beliefs around how we "should" be feeling. I believe in understanding where the anxiety comes from, what good it's serving you, finding some acceptance, and then developing coping strategies to help manage and decrease the anxious feelings.

— Aidan Johnson, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in ,

I specialize in several types of evidence-based therapies for treating anxiety, stress, and perfectionism. These approaches will help you to understand your triggers and how to change your reactions to them. I help people to gain new perspectives, challenge unhelpful beliefs, learn relaxation and mindfulness strategies, and ultimately enjoy their lives more. I provide CBT, ACT, mindfulness-based approaches, exposure, and DBT-informed therapy.

— Jill Morris, Clinical Psychologist in St. Louis Park, MN
 

Do you experience excessive worry and problems with you sleep or appetite? Not everyone with trauma identifies as having trauma. Individuals commonly seek help with anxiety. We will explore anxiety and it's impacts your life across settings (home, school, work, etc). We'll tackle unrealistic threats, bodily tension/responses. You will be equipped with techniques for managing your worry effectively and develop healthier coping skills.

— Ashley Dunn, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in RALEIGH, NC

For those with Anxiety, it can feel like your world is getting smaller. I specialize in teaching tools that engage your mind and body to manage the symptoms. Once you have a foundation there, we work to explore underlying roots that when addressed will allow for more trust and flexibility.

— Jonathan Vargas, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York, NY
 

If you're struggling with anxiety, you're not alone. I specialize in helping individuals manage and overcome the overwhelming feelings that anxiety can bring. Together, we’ll explore the root causes of your anxiety, learn coping strategies, and work toward calming your mind. Whether it’s social anxiety, generalized worry, or panic attacks, I’m here to help you feel more in control and confident in handling life’s challenges. You deserve to live with more peace and less fear.

— Summer Stewart, Post-Doctoral Fellow in Palos Heights, IL

I am a trauma-informed therapist trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for anxiety, depression and trauma.

— Jeanette De Marshimun, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Westchester, IL
 

I specialize in helping individuals navigate the challenges of anxiety, offering practical tools and strategies to manage overwhelming thoughts and feelings. Whether you're dealing with persistent worry, social anxiety, or panic attacks, my approach is tailored to your unique experience. Through evidence-based techniques like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness, we'll work together to reduce anxiety, build resilience, and restore a sense of calm and control in your life.

— Melissa Knapp-Green, Psychologist in Milford, MI

Using EMDR I will help you to rewire and untangle neural pathways in the brain that have become interwoven due to past trauma or abuse you may have suffered. With my research and understanding of how trauma affects the brain I will help you discover your triggers and desensitize them, which will lower your anxiety and help you think more clearly while at the same time increasing your self esteem and resilience.

— MARCIE KLEVENS, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
 

My work with clients centers on deepening self awareness and connection, getting to the root of what is causing anxiety. Often clients find that patterns passed down through intergenerational lines that they learned early in life create anxiety in their bodies as adults. My approach in helping clients free themselves from anxiety is trauma informed. I lean on the inner child framework to help understand how early life experiences show up today and deepen connection and trust within.

— Emily Wood, Clinical Social Worker in Albany, NY

My clients tend to experience anxiety from having to be "perfect" in order to belong to their family, friend group, or religious community. They have been told that their life after death is tied to how they act in this lifetime, and they feel pressure to hide themselves and "be good." My clients come to me because they are exhausted from living an inauthentic life. I teach my clients strategies to increase self-compassion and embrace their authentic selves.

— Dr. Nikki Blakesley, Clinical Psychologist in Colorado Springs, CO
 

I have worked with a variety of ages with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and self-esteem issues. I have certifications in cognitive approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I have led groups in these modalities and found the most success with ACT.

— Reuben Brody, Associate Clinical Social Worker in Raleigh, NC

Becoming aware that the space between “stimulus and response” is where the power to change our lives resides empowers us with new and workable ways to respond to anxiety. Ironically, liberating ourselves from controlling aspects of anxiety requires a willingness to compassionately interact with uncomfortable aspects of our experience that some of us have spent a lifetime in the service of avoiding. It requires from us a willingness to notice our anxiety for what it really is...

— Cameron Lewis, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Redmond, WA
 

Symptoms of anxiety is very common though can be debilitating and can affect your ability to engage in life activities. Cognitive behavioral therapy and solution focused interventions are utilized to decrease symptoms and increase coping skills in a warm and caring environment.

— Susan A. Schaffer, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Northbrook, IL
 

I offer cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with exposure and response prevention (ERP) for generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). I incorporate acceptance and mindfulness strategies from acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), with an emphasis on values. I specialize in supporting people with rule-bound thinking or issues with “overcontrol” develop more flexibility and openness.

— Kathryn Huryk, Clinical Psychologist in Berkeley, CA

I use multiple interventions to support individuals with reducing their anxiety, including identifying triggers, using mindfulness to slow down their responses, and practicing new ways to respond to anxiety. I have worked with individuals who are experiencing anxiety for multiple reasons whether it is academic or career-focused, more general anxiety, or anxiety that co-occurs with other mental health challenges, such as depression and post traumatic stress.

— Gabriela Sposito, Clinical Social Worker